When are you ttc?

The hubz & I had a pregnancy scare recently and realized with the negative at home pregnancy test that we actually wanted it to read positive! But we need to prepare more financially and I want to lose 45 lbs before I consider getting pregnant! So we're aiming for Jan/Feb/March to begin trying ( assuming I can get the weight off by then! ) When is everyone else planning on trying? Is anyone in the same boat as me with trying to lose weight before TTC?

Hey Ladies,

The hubz & I had a pregnancy scare recently and realized with the negative at home pregnancy test that we actually wanted it to read positive! But we need to prepare more financially and I want to lose 45 lbs before I consider getting pregnant! So we're aiming for Jan/Feb/March to begin trying ( assuming I can get the weight off by then! ) When is everyone else planning on trying? Is anyone in the same boat as me with trying to lose weight before TTC?

We get to start (again) in November! We tried for a few months earlier this year with no luck. My DH has been gone for a bit (military) and he just got back. We really don't think we will be successful though. DS #2 took 3 years to conceive after fertility treatments due to unexplained secondary infertility. We do not want to go through all of that again - the injections, appointments, ultrasounds, heartbreak, $$, etc - so if we do not conceive naturally we will be happy to have been blessed twice. So I guess we are expecting the worst but hoping for the best.

We get to start (again) in November! We tried for a few months earlier this year with no luck. My DH has been gone for a bit (military) and he just got back. We really don't think we will be successful though. DS #2 took 3 years to conceive after fertility treatments due to unexplained secondary infertility. We do not want to go through all of that again - the injections, appointments, ultrasounds, heartbreak, $$, etc - so if we do not conceive naturally we will be happy to have been blessed twice. So I guess we are expecting the worst but hoping for the best.

Hi MAMAcaitlin, we are going to TTC in march! I am coming off my BC in march. So we are going to see what happens without help ( temping, OPKs, ect..). We are waiting because my prescription ends in March, my DH gets a raise, and I too need to lose a little weight. Only about 15lbs left though. I've been working out for awhile. Also I will be 25 in April and that's the age I wanted to be before even considering TTC. But that's just a personal choice for myself. I have nothing against other people younger. It's just my plan. But I don't know how to get rid of this baby fever lol.

Hi MAMAcaitlin, we are going to TTC in march! I am coming off my BC in march. So we are going to see what happens without help ( temping, OPKs, ect..). We are waiting because my prescription ends in March, my DH gets a raise, and I too need to lose a little weight. Only about 15lbs left though. I've been working out for awhile. Also I will be 25 in April and that's the age I wanted to be before even considering TTC. But that's just a personal choice for myself. I have nothing against other people younger. It's just my plan. But I don't know how to get rid of this baby fever lol.

I'm newly off BC (2 weeks or so). We're waiting for my cycle to regulate and then we'll not try but not prevent until April or so then, again, nit try but pay attention to basic fertility signals (AF and CM). I don't really want to get into OPKs and tempting bt we will if we reach spring 2013 without a BFP. I'm really hoping for a BFP as soon as possible, but around next summer would be great!

I'm newly off BC (2 weeks or so). We're waiting for my cycle to regulate and then we'll not try but not prevent until April or so then, again, nit try but pay attention to basic fertility signals (AF and CM). I don't really want to get into OPKs and tempting bt we will if we reach spring 2013 without a BFP. I'm really hoping for a BFP as soon as possible, but around next summer would be great!

I'm terrified too but not of the pregnancy portion...about everything that could go wrong - infertility,MCs,etc. Oh, and after pregnancy,the whole being responsible for a life thing. I think it's good we're nervous it means we're thinking ahead to the "what ifs" and planning our lives accordingly.

I'm terrified too but not of the pregnancy portion...about everything that could go wrong - infertility,MCs,etc. Oh, and after pregnancy,the whole being responsible for a life thing. I think it's good we're nervous it means we're thinking ahead to the "what ifs" and planning our lives accordingly.

agreed with the same fears. The most immediate for me are M/Cs and having problems conceiving. Seems like everyone around us right now is expecting, and I'm terrified we will be the one couple with problems. it's STRESSFUL, and we haven't even started yet!

agreed with the same fears. The most immediate for me are M/Cs and having problems conceiving. Seems like everyone around us right now is expecting, and I'm terrified we will be the one couple with problems. it's STRESSFUL, and we haven't even started yet!

We are waiting for April or may too. I'm going off bc in dec/jan depending on where it falls and the DH wants me to keep an eye on my cycles so we don't get pg until April. I really wish we could start TTC now but he's just not ready :\ This baby fever is making it so hard to wait!

We are waiting for April or may too. I'm going off bc in dec/jan depending on where it falls and the DH wants me to keep an eye on my cycles so we don't get pg until April. I really wish we could start TTC now but he's just not ready :\ This baby fever is making it so hard to wait!

60 lbs wow! I would love & appreciate some advice! What is too much cardio? On good days im doing 90 mins but always at least 45 mins. Any tips on losing weight in general. Are you for 5-6 small meals a day or 3 solid meals?

60 lbs wow! I would love & appreciate some advice! What is too much cardio? On good days im doing 90 mins but always at least 45 mins. Any tips on losing weight in general. Are you for 5-6 small meals a day or 3 solid meals?

I started walking, and doing intervals, I live in a hilly area and could walk hills or jog a little bit. It turned into running. I also added in strength training, becuase muscle burns more calories than fat, so the more muscle you have the more calories you burn. Its all about making it fun for me. I'm a fitness instructor so I started teaching ZUMBA fitness classes and they're a BLAST! So fun! and burn alot of calories. I'm also a eat when your hungry eater. Make sure you're getting protein everytime you eat and keep veggies and fruit handy for snacking. :) When i wanted something sweet I'd have something small... everything in moderation I practice. if you want a beer have ONE, if you want chocolate, have one piece. you get the idea. )

I started walking, and doing intervals, I live in a hilly area and could walk hills or jog a little bit. It turned into running. I also added in strength training, becuase muscle burns more calories than fat, so the more muscle you have the more calories you burn. Its all about making it fun for me. I'm a fitness instructor so I started teaching ZUMBA fitness classes and they're a BLAST! So fun! and burn alot of calories. I'm also a eat when your hungry eater. Make sure you're getting protein everytime you eat and keep veggies and fruit handy for snacking. :) When i wanted something sweet I'd have something small... everything in moderation I practice. if you want a beer have ONE, if you want chocolate, have one piece. you get the idea. )

I have some weight to lose too! I am planning to lose 40 pounds or more. I've got a diet and exercise plan all mapped out and i've already lost 10 pounds. My husband and I are thinking anywhere between March and July. Good luck!!! :)))

I have some weight to lose too! I am planning to lose 40 pounds or more. I've got a diet and exercise plan all mapped out and i've already lost 10 pounds. My husband and I are thinking anywhere between March and July. Good luck!!! :)))

Hubby and I will be TTC in February. I do have some weight to lose, but I'm not letting it determine our deadline to TTC. My mom was overweight when she had me and my brother and she was fine, as were we. I know so many women who didn't have the luxury of planning their pregnancies and conceived when they were significantly overweight and still had healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. I'll still try and drop what weight I can, but I'll probably not get much lower than 170 or so. Sounds heavy, I know, but I've got a larger bone frame so it's not that bad actually. Most people don't even see a weight issue when they look at me, and weight aside I'm extremely healthy. Normal BP, normal cholesterol levels, normal heart rate, no blood-sugar issues.

Where do some of you find those tickers that count down to when you're going to TTC?

Hubby and I will be TTC in February. I do have some weight to lose, but I'm not letting it determine our deadline to TTC. My mom was overweight when she had me and my brother and she was fine, as were we. I know so many women who didn't have the luxury of planning their pregnancies and conceived when they were significantly overweight and still had healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. I'll still try and drop what weight I can, but I'll probably not get much lower than 170 or so. Sounds heavy, I know, but I've got a larger bone frame so it's not that bad actually. Most people don't even see a weight issue when they look at me, and weight aside I'm extremely healthy. Normal BP, normal cholesterol levels, normal heart rate, no blood-sugar issues.

Where do some of you find those tickers that count down to when you're going to TTC?

I totally understand where your coming from. Its not that I don't think I can have a healthy pregnancy right now at the weight I am, but I just don't want to be carrying my extra weight plus pregnancy pounds! That seems mighty uncomfortable to me! lol

I also tried to set up a ticker...is it showing?

I totally understand where your coming from. Its not that I don't think I can have a healthy pregnancy right now at the weight I am, but I just don't want to be carrying my extra weight plus pregnancy pounds! That seems mighty uncomfortable to me! lol

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